Senior Solutions Engineer (Southern California)

Confluent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Solutions Engineer to drive data streaming initiatives in Southern California. This role involves collaborating with Account Executives to design technical solutions that address customer needs and enhance their operational maturity. You will lead technical proofs of concept, conduct engaging workshops, and build strong relationships with key stakeholders. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Solutions Engineering or similar roles.
• Experience with event-driven architecture and data integration.

Responsibilities

• Advance data streaming use cases from conception to deployment.
• Lead technical proofs of concept and deliver workshops.

Skills

Solutions Engineering

Event-driven architecture

Data integration

Automation

GitOps

Kubernetes

Java

Python

SQL

Presentation skills

Education

Technical certifications in cloud development/architecture

Job description

Senior Solutions Engineer (Southern California)

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About The Role

Solutions Engineers at Confluent drive early-stage evaluation within the sales process and enable ongoing value realization for customers. They partner with Account Executives to serve as key technical advisors, surfacing business needs and designing technical solutions. They facilitate discussions on new patterns, overcome technical roadblocks, and foster customer success and technology adoption.

Responsibilities

• Advance data streaming use cases from conception to deployment.
• Lead technical proofs of concept.
• Conduct discovery sessions and whiteboard sessions for new use cases.
• Deliver technical talks and workshops to provide thought leadership.
• Guide customers on best practices to improve operational maturity.
• Analyze customer trends and identify optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams and advocate for customers.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Solutions Engineering or similar roles.
• Experience with event-driven architecture, data integration, processing techniques, and database technologies.
• Exposure to cloud architecture, migrations, deployment, and application development.
• Skills in automation, GitOps, and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, or SQL.
• Technical certifications in cloud development/architecture, data engineering, or integration.
• Self-starter attitude, eagerness to learn, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, comfortable with diverse audiences.

Additional Information

At Confluent, we value diversity and inclusion. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and a dynamic work environment. The position's salary range is $136,700 - $160,650, with additional bonuses and benefits. For more details, visit our benefits page and review our Candidate Privacy Notice.